Kodak licensed its brand out to WENN Digital for the KODAKCoin token, which could net the onetime photography giant between $2 and $5 million.
<h1>Staying The Ethereum Course</h1>
A recent surge of negative blockchain publicity has coincided with a plunge in cryptocurrency’s total market capitalization, after having surpassed $800 billion in the first week of 2018. Is blockchain technology truly overhyped or is Ethereum on the path to busting the decentralized floodgates of mass adoption wide open?
Security Settles on Ethereum in First-of-a-Kind Blockchain Transaction
A structured note is being issued on the ethereum blockchain, with an identical one settled on a traditional clearing house to test the cost savings.
Lithuanian Central Bank Seeks Developers for Blockchain Sandbox
The Bank of Lithuania has called for developer proposals to kick off its service-based blockchain platform called LBChain.
Crypto Featured for First Time in US Congress Economic Report
Congress’ 2018 Joint Economic Report includes a chapter on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, advocating for wider understanding of the tech.
VEN, BNB, NEM: Lesser-Known Cryptos Outperform Amid Bitcoin Slump
Lesser-known cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin and VeChain managed to score gains this week, despite the broader market sell-off.
New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners
Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.
Airdrop Attack? Monero Fork Condemned as Privacy Threat
Giving away free money isn’t as simple as it sounds in crypto. In fact, an upcoming plan to do just that is being labeled an attack by some.
MIT-Founded Startup Raises $20 Million for Supply Chain Blockchain
Eximchain, a blockchain startup focused on the supply chain industry, has raised an investment of $20 million, ahead of a planned token airdrop.
Israel Bars Crypto Firms from Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices
Israel’s securities regulator has said that cryptocurrency-related firms may not be listed on the TASE indices due to high volatility.
Bitcoin May See Relief Rally, But Bottom Still Elusive
Bitcoin may see a corrective rally following losses this week, but it still looks too early to call a bottom.
Singapore Central Bank Touts Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments
The chief of the Monetary Authority of Singapore has spoken of how blockchain’s “strongest” use case is in cross-border settlement.
So Long ICOs, Hello Airdrops: The Free Token Giveaway Craze Is Here
Scrapping public tokens for free airdrops has become the new way crypto issuers are building communities and even keeping themselves out of trouble.
Crypto Escapes Scrutiny at China’s Annual Consumer Protection Event
Cryptocurrencies were not brought under scrutiny at China’s annual consumer protection event as rumored before.
If Crypto Exchanges and ICO Teams Only Had a Brain…
Like a “Wizard of Oz” character, the digital asset industry has all it needs to succeed. Just be transparent, act responsibly, and stand accountable.
Royal Bank of Canada Explores Blockchain to Automate Credit Scores
A patent application by the Royal Bank of Canada outlines ways of using a blockchain-based system to make the credit rating process more transparent.
The Crown Prince of Liechtenstein Wants to Invest in Crypto
The Crown Prince of Liechtenstein says his family might invest in cryptocurrencies and that he sees a future for the blockchain.
<h1>Zurich: Blockchain Leadership Summit Features Growing International Government Interest</h1>
President Putin’s economic adviser and Prince Michael of Liechtenstein both stood out among a wide-ranging host of blockchain thought leaders and industry experts who discussed possible future initiatives to an international audience.
<h1>Korean Authorities Raid Three Cryptocurrency Exchanges</h1>
Korean officials have visited the premises of three digital asset exchanges where staff are suspected of illegally taking possession of customer funds in order to buy virtual currency for themselves.
G20 Reveals Names and Dates for Next Week’s Crypto Talks
Cryptocurrencies are “an important item” on the agenda for next week’s G20 summit, documents show.